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Chart of the Day: The Power of Staying Invested

John Keefer, Portfolio Manager Nov 10, 2026

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Today's Chart of the Day from Schwab Asset Management's Quarterly Chartbook presents historical market performance supported by bull market and bear market cycles.

The chart serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective, as the average bull market has lasted nearly five times longer than the average bear market.

While market downturns are inevitable, the gains achieved during bull markets have historically outweighed losses during bear markets. As always, it is important to approach investing in an efficient manner that can both withstand the hard times and capitalize on the good times.
Chart of the Day

About the Author

John Keefer, Portfolio Manager
John Keefer, Portfolio Manager

John joined Crews Bank & Trust as a Trust Investment Associate in September 2025 and was promoted to Portfolio Manager in 2026. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Finance and Banking from the University of Missouri, along with an Investment Certificate. In his role, he supports portfolio maintenance and analysis while helping clients work toward their financial goals.

Investments are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, the bank, are not FDIC insured, not insured by any federal government agency, and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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